Despite the result of the Local Elections in Ladywood, my work continues. It highlights the amount of work that needs to be done.I have met some great people that need help and seek change. My 173 votes were for me; Desmond Jaddoo the individual with no confusion over a party, which is a beginning, after all its more than I started, there is only one direction and that is forward.

Many asked why Ladywood, as I am well known in Aston, Lozells, Perry Barr, Handsworth & Winson Green and its a simple answer, there is a need in Ladywood.

Over the coming months I look forward including the people of Ladywood in my work as an activist and importantly, ensuring that they are aware of how to hold their Local Councillors to account.

In the meantime I want to tank all the well wishers and the words of encouragement and be assured, I am aware of one thing that I am constantly reminded of by my big soul sister " The race is not for the swift,bu those who can endureth".

The fact that no-one may ever be held to account in the matter surrounding the deaths during the 2011 riots in Dudley Road Winson Green will never be held account, taking into consideration the actions of West Midlands Police, yet again fuels the issue of trust and confidence, in addition to the fact that injustices seem to plagued the BME Community especially in the Ladywood area of Birmingham be it the district or the ward.

Only activists support the families in the long run, but, what are the Politicians doing to hold those in authority in these matters to account.

How many more times are we to hear Justice delayed is Justice denied, or in some of these cases Justice never coming.

Injustices within our communities are on the increase.

We have this case, next week is the Judicial Review in the Julian Webster case for the CPS to charge to bouncers that restrained him in a head lock where he died that's on Tuesday 13th May at Birmingham High Court Bull Street, also Kingsley Burrell who died whilst in custody back in 2011 for which there are no answers as yet from the IPCC. There is a demonstration on 31st May from Holyhead Road Handsworth to Lloyd House.

We have the incident on Dudley Road, The Webster’s live off Icknield Port Road and Kingsley Burrell was detained on Icknield Port Road and so far no one held accountable.

Why are the People of the surrounding area of Ladywood not getting Justice?

What are politicians doing to address this?

Why is all the works always left to activists?

The names above what is the common factor between all of them? Is it not obvious?

It's time the whole BME Community unite for change lets support each other and work together that's the only way, despite Tariq being hailed a hero, his treatment in his quest for Justice has been just the same as many of the other cases mentioned, “non existent”.

We must now stand together as to some justice is blind.

We must fight to break the shackles of oppression and fight for equality in our Justice system.

We need representatives that will fight for us and put our needs first.

I’m standing for election in Ladywood for Councillor let's begin the change and join the campaign May 22nd is around the corner and we need to make it count and say no more. www.des4ladywood.co.uk

Tomorrow is the last day for Voter Registration in order to be eligible to vote in the forthcoming Local Elections in Birmingham. We are also just a short time away from that all important date of Thursday 22nd May 2014, when the People of Ladywood are being offered an effective alternative to the current disconnected regime that exists. I find it amusing the amount of attention and naughty tactics they have used against me despite a hand shake for a clean fight as this is about democracy and inspiring people to go out and vote. However, despite this my focus has been and continues to be upon the people of Ladywood, who are severely oppressed and indeed at time one really questions is it apathy or is it a simple case of oppression in order to ensure low turnouts. My message is clear, I have a clears understanding of why turnout is low in Ladywood. There is no real and genuine focus on the people of Ladywood, which explains the apparent apathy, however, this is due to a continual dis-service by its elected members. Clearly, it is time for change and over the next few days I am certain that the pace will increase substantially and so will the under handed and naughty tactics toward me will develop even further. I’m here for the duration and not going anyway. The People of Ladywood deserve better. On Thursday 22nd May make it count Vote for Desmond Jaddoo, your vote will break the shackles of oppression with has been in existence for many years. Desmond Jaddoo